On February 11, 2011, I found out that I have Stage IV non-hodgkin's Lymphoma. This is my journey, which is motivated by the song I Believe by Diana Degarmo from American Idol Season 3.

I believe in the impossible
If I reach deep within my heart
Overcome any obstacle
Won't let this dream fall apart
See I strive to be the very best
Shine my light for all to see
Cause anything is possible
When YOU Believe

Friday, August 26, 2011

So they posted the course for the 3 distances for the Bike to Beat Cancer ride on Sept. 24th. Gonna drive it today, but here is the link to the course if you are curious. Ha. It goes right by my neighborhood, kinda neat.

A few weeks ago, they did an interview with me for the Bike to Beat Cancer ride. They finally posted it on the Facebook page, so go take a look if you want a good laugh hehe. It is actually not too bad I guess, but I always think worse of myself. Because it is for such a good cause, I even put on the biker jersey, ohhhh those things are form fitting let me tell ya. ha. The ride will be a great event!! Come out and cheer me on either at EP Tom Sawyer Park, or somewhere along the way. Westport Road Walmart is a key location close to both the finish and almost mid way through the course.

Many this month has flown by. Kinda stinks, but thats how it is. Up to 32 miles on my training for the Bike to Beat Cancer bike ride. I was hoping for 45 this weekend, but some muscle cramps due to the hills got the best of me. But the final stretch is coming, and the push is on. Be sure to click the link to help sponsor my ride. Every little bit helps.

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Had my second round of maintenance today, and all went well. Talked to the doc about my shoulder pain, and he wants to do an MRI to make sure there is no fractures or anything from the tumor that was in my shoulder. He pressed in the front and that sure got my attention, so maybe it is just needing a cortisone shot or something to get it back to normal. We'll see soon. Treatment went well, no complications.

Yesterday I had an interview for the Bike to Beat Cancer ride for Norton's. While I feel kinda dorky, it was kinda fun. Should be up on the website for all to have a good laugh over. But please support my ride, whether you have $5 or $10, it all goes to a great cause. I up'd my goal cause I want to get a championship jersey but also to help out the research that will keep me healthy. Click the link below and donate online for me! Thanks!